Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 131-2
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It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Mamakating and regulate the maintenance of mobile homes and mobile home parks within the Town of Mamakating and to prescribe regulations for said parks, to regulate the parking and location of mobile homes inside or outside of said parks within the Town of Mamakating and to require that mobile home parks within the Town of Mamakating be laid out and constructed in accordance with approved plans.
Chapter 131 § 131-2 of the Mamakating, N.Y. Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of the town's mobile home and mobile home park regulations. The provision sets out that the chapter exists to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Mamakating residents by governing how mobile homes and mobile home parks are maintained, where mobile homes may be parked or located, and how parks must be planned and built. It signals that all subsequent rules in the chapter flow from these foundational goals.
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Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Mamakating should understand that Chapter 131 § 131-2 frames the entire regulatory scheme they must work within. Compliant operators generally ensure their parks are laid out and constructed according to approved plans, maintain the property in a manner consistent with health and safety standards, and adhere to the location and parking rules that follow in the chapter. Familiarity with this purpose provision helps operators interpret the intent behind the more specific requirements elsewhere in Chapter 131.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For residents of mobile homes or mobile home parks in Mamakating, Chapter 131 § 131-2 signals that the town has affirmatively committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of inhabitants through this regulatory framework. Tenants who believe a park's conditions or layout fall short of those standards may reference this purpose provision when raising concerns with town officials or seeking guidance from a tenant-rights organization. Understanding the stated purpose of Chapter 131 can help residents contextualize their rights under the more specific provisions that follow.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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